Wils.?

fotofashion · #1 04-20-2009, 07:42 PM

I recently bought an orchid that was of the above parentage but have no idea what a Wils. is. Help

BTW is there a list anywhere on the site that can be easily accessed that untangles the background of an orchid. There are so many new hybrids available that the somewhat limited knowlege I have is proving inadequate. Thanks for any help.

Ricardo in PR · #2 04-20-2009, 08:06 PM

Wils. is an abbreviation of the hybrid genus Wilsonara.

fotofashion · #3 04-20-2009, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the prompt reply Ricardo. It is funny, my plant's flower looks nothing like the one you posted, however, the color is very similar.

Beverly A.

Ricardo in PR · #4 04-21-2009, 12:12 AM

You may be confusing my avatar picture, which is of the orchid Arachnis flos-aeris var. insignis with a picture of a Wilsonara. Here is a link to more Wilsonara information.
http://images.google.com.pr/images?h...gbv=2&aq=f&oq=

fotofashion · #5 04-23-2009, 09:49 PM

Yes, I realized that just about as soon as I clicked on the send button. I'm new to the site and had not seen avitars yet. And thanks for the info. on Wilsonara. One could make a career of collecting only them. Next step, cultural info. Thanks again.
Beverly A.

Ron-NY · #6 04-23-2009, 11:29 PM

Wilsonara is an intergeneric hybrid between the three orchid genera Cochlioda, Odontoglossum and Oncidium (Cda x Odm x Onc). I would imagine they require intermediate temps and would give them care similar to Odontoglossums

http://www.taygeta.com/odontoglossum.html

learning2letgo · #7 04-23-2009, 11:32 PM

The Wilsonaras are an intergeneric hybrid in the oncidium family... I have an odontoglossum/oncidiinae intergenic called Nettie Valentine. She's just flawless in bloom.

Although, the Wilsonaras bear more resemblance to the Miltonias.

fotofashion · #8 04-24-2009, 06:20 PM

Thanks everyone for your prompt replies and spot-on help.
Beverly A.